

Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Toyota Matrix | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 102.4 in | 12.2 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 171.9 in | 8.8 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 69.5 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 61.4 in | 17.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 2865 lb. | 560 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 40.5 in | 10.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.3 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 52.3 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.6 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 39.3 in | 11.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 52.6 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 43.7 in | 16.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.2 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 73.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |